Polyester-Merino Wool Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave sheeting fabric of polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with fine merino wool, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm², under 170 g/m². Falls under HTS 5515.13.10 as other woven polyester staple fabric with animal hair. Excludes printcloth and meets statistical note (b) for sheeting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document square construction metrics precisely to distinguish from poplin or broadcloth under statistical notes
• Label merino wool origin accurately for traceability and to prevent reclassification under pure wool headings
• Watch for average yarn number limits; exceeding 68 may shift to other subheadings